Terms and Conditions of Use

Date: 18 April 2025.

● Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using Stories that Teach ("App") developed and owned by Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions.

● By downloading, installing, or accessing the App or its content, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

● These Terms may be updated from time to time without prior notice. Continued use of the App after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.

1. App Content, Intellectual Property & Copyright

● All stories, illustrations, trademarks, application code, and all other content within this app are the exclusive property of Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions. This content is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

● The brand name, logo, and all associated assets are protected under applicable trademark laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of any content in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions.

● You may not copy, modify, reproduce, distribute, transmit, publish, display, store, or use any part of the content or brand assets in any form—whether digital, printed, AI-based, or otherwise—without the express written consent of Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any content or trademarks, in part or whole, is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

● All stories and illustrations are original and carefully crafted by Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions for children aged 3–8. We do not collect stories or use illustrations from external artists.

● The stories are fictional and thoughtfully designed to convey meaningful messages about responsibility, self-confidence, respect, friendship, collaboration, and the importance of protecting nature. They are also educational, helping children learn about the natural world and animals through simple, easy-to-understand narratives. Each story is intentionally crafted with minimal dramatic tension and always concludes in a positive, reassuring, and uplifting way. The illustrations are colorful and engaging, created to inspire creativity in children by featuring characters from nature and imaginative human-like figures.

● All instrumental music (including piano and string compositions) used in this app is originally composed and produced by Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions. All rights reserved. Background nature sounds (such as rain, breeze, and ocean waves) are sourced from royalty-free libraries (Pixabay.com) and are used in accordance with their licensing terms. The music in the app is designed to be relaxing, immersive, and child-friendly, helping to create a soothing atmosphere and foster a deeper connection with nature.

● The narration provided for the stories within the app is AI-generated using Google Cloud Text-to-Speech, utilizing default voice options available via Google Cloud Text-to-Speech

These narrations are automatically generated and are not performed by human voice actors. The AI-generated narration is used solely to read the human-created text of the stories, which are original and written by our team. By using the app, you acknowledge and accept the use of AI-generated voices for audio content.

● All rights are reserved.

2. Use of Content in Artificial Intelligence Systems – Strictly Prohibited

● All content within this App (stories, illustrations, media) is original and protected.

● You are strictly prohibited from using any content, whether in part or whole, for training, fine-tuning, testing, or enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) systems, machine learning models, or any automated processing tool.

● You may not input, upload, modify, or transform the content using AI systems or generative tools without the explicit written consent of Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions.

● Violations may result in legal action.

3. App Functionality and Access

● The App may be updated or temporarily (for a short time) unavailable from time to time to improve functionality, performance, or introduce new features.

● Users must ensure the App is updated regularly to access the latest version. Functionality may be limited in outdated versions.

4. Subscriptions and Access to Content

● The App offers a number of free stories, which may increase over time.

● Full access to the library of stories requires a monthly subscription via the App Store or Google Play.

● Subscription payments are managed by the App Store or Google Play and will be charged monthly until canceled.

● To cancel the subscription, follow the instructions provided by your respective app store.

5. Internet Connection and Storage

● The App requires an internet connection to initially download books, which are then stored locally for offline access.

● It is the user’s responsibility to ensure their device has:
○ A stable internet connection,
○ Sufficient storage space to save the downloaded content.

● Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions and the App is not responsible for any internet charges (including roaming or data overages) incurred during downloads.

6. Parental Controls

● The App includes parental access restrictions for specific features.

● These restrictions may involve basic questions or actions to ensure that only parents can access or manage specific parts of the App.

7. Data and Privacy

● The App does not collect personal data from users.

● It does not display advertisements.

● The App uses third-party services solely for operational purposes (e.g., subscription management) but these do not collect personal information.

8. Device Responsibility and Malfunctions

● The user (device owner) is responsible for:
○ Keeping the device in good working condition,
○ Ensuring it remains charged and updated for optimal App performance.

● Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions is not liable for:
○ Device-related malfunctions,
○ Damage caused by attempting to access or modify the source code,
○ Functional disruptions due to third-party service failures.

9. Termination

● Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions reserves the right to terminate the App or any of its services at any time and for any reason.

● In the event of termination, all user subscriptions will automatically end, and access to the content may be removed.

10. Limitation of Liability

● Pictofantasy Multimedia Productions and its employees shall not be held liable for:
○ Any loss of data or damage resulting from third-party services,
○ Unauthorized attempts to access the App’s content,
○ Malfunctions beyond its control.

11. Contact

● To know more about us or inquiries please check our website at:
https://www.pictofantasy.com/